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| JORJ SOFTWARE CO. (313) 428-8010 |
| 4354 FLETCHER RD. |
| MANCHESTER MI 48158 |
| |
| "Home of the Phonetic Dictionary" |
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May 1991 Version 4.3
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PREFACE
JORJ is a new approach to the use of a dictionary. It was designed
as a ready reference tool for the PC user and to take advantage of
the power of the computer in which it is housed. We often find
ourselves at a loss for just the right word to express our thought or
how to spell the word in mind. The advantage of the computerized
dictionary is that it can provide this type of assistance. Another
advantage which can be exploited is the ability to scan and collect
particular records from an extensive database. This can often be
very helpful in listing things with a common element. For example if
we wanted a list of the Solar system planets, we could scan all defin-
itions for the word "planet" and generate the desired list. We hope
you find this to be a useful feature.
This program is defined as SHAREWARE and often referred to as USER-
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE. This product is Copyrighted and all rights are
reserved by JORJ SOFTWARE. It is made available as "SHAREWARE" so that
you may use it on a trial basis. You may also provide copies to others
for the same purpose. The idea behind SHAREWARE is that you are able
to try-out the product before you buy. If you decide that you like the
software and wish to keep it, you are obliged to register and pay a fee.
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* *
* The registration fee is $30. We believe that to be a very reasonable *
* charge for a product such as this and do hope that you agree. *
* *
* In addition to a clear conscience, registration also does the following- *
* *
* - You will be included on our mailing list for news of updates and *
* new products. *
* - You will receive JOSE free of charge. JOSE is an entertaining and *
* educational wordgame. (Really NEAT!) This is a companion program to *
* JORJ, using the same database, and is shipped on a 360k 5.25" floppy *
* unless 3.5" MicroDisk, if specified (see Order Form below). *
* *
* We are also interested in your comments. Let us know what you think. *
* Additionaly, we would like to know your source for obtaining this *
* copy of JORJ. (Such as: "PBS", "LUX-BBS (CA)", "a Friend", etc). *
* Finally, it would be helpful if you include your program Version No. *
* which is displayed on the top line of the "HELP" screen. *
* *
* Please use the registration form provided at the end of this file. *
* *
* .. we thank you and hope you enjoy this very unique dictionary. *
* *
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INTRODUCTION
JORJ is a concise easy-to-use English language dictionary. The
Database contains over 59000 words and grows with each new release.
It provides a handy reference to check the spelling or meaning of
a word and is very useful in finding a particular but forgotten word.
JORJ has phonetic capability which means that when you do not know
how to spell the word you want, you may enter it spelled just as
you would pronounce it and JORJ will find the word based on its
pronunciation. For example, if you entered the search word "dayrigur"
you will find the term "de rigueur".
You will find that JORJ is very useful for a variety of look-ups
including Postal abbreviations for any of the States, weights and
measures as well as foreign words and phrases etc.
In addition to the normal look-up mode, JORJ also provides a BROWSE
mode and a SCAN mode. Both are activated with the cursor keys.
BROWSE displays neighboring words and is useful when there is more
than one word of the same spelling or pronunciation.
SCANNING is useful when you wish to see a list of all entries having
a particular word or phrase in the definition. For example you could
list all the Presidents by scanning on the word "Pres" or the States
with the SCAN word "State". Other uses would be to list French terms by
scanning on the word "Fr" or get a list of dog breeds by scanning on the
word "dog". Scanning on "Baseball" lists Baseball's Hall of Fame members.
GETTING STARTED
If you have used the INSTALL routine (or accomplished the
same thing manually) the combining of the two databse parts
is already completed and no further file building is needed.
Otherwise-
The two database files are combined into a single contiguous file
with the name "JORJ.DAT". The following commands accomplish this.
COPY/b jorj.db1+jorj.db2/v
REN jorj.db1 jorj.dat
DEL jorj.db2
WHERE TO STORE THE FILES
The driver program (JORJ.EXE) may be in any Directory which is
included on the environment PATH. This, of course, allows easy access,
at the DOS level, from any directory.
The database file (JORJ.DAT) should be in the directory \JORJ. While
this is not mandatory, it is highly recommended because it eliminates
the need to specify the directory of the database when invoking JORJ.
COMMAND-LINE OPTIONS
Several options are available when JORJ is invoked from DOS.
1. You may request a display of the "HELP" screen.
2. You may request the JORJ remain memory-resident and be
brought up whenever the HOT-KEY is used. The HOT-KEY is
the combination of <Alt> key any other key used together.
3. You may identify the Directory holding the file "JORJ.DAT".
When not identified the path is presumed to be "\JORJ".
The command line to invoke the program is:
JORJ [H] [Path] [*] [*x]
Where: H (or help) will display the HELP screen.
Path is the directory holding the database file (JORJ.DAT).
* will cause JORJ to stay memory resident.
(with <ALT>j being the HOT-KEY).
*x will cause JORJ to stay memory resident
(with <ALT>x the HOT-KEY and 'x' may be any character.
Options are separated with a space and may appear in any order.
For example, the following commands are all valid when JORJ.EXE is in
the current directory or a directory which is on the environment PATH.
JORJ HELP \UTILITY (Shows HELP screen. Database in \Utility
Jorj c:\joan H * (Show HELP. Database in C:\JOAN. Make RAM-Resident)
jorj \letters\dict (Database is in sub-directory \LETTERS\DICT)
Jorj * (Make Memory-Resident. Hot Key is <ALT>j)
JORJ *1 (Make Memory-Resident. Hot Key is <ALT>1)
When the * option is used, JORJ loads into memory and returns to DOS.
To execute the HOT-KEY combination must be pressed. JORJ is terminated
when the <ESC> key is pressed. If memory resident, you will be returned
to your point of origin.
OPERATION
When the program is called up the screen display contains five windows
and is ready for your input. Simply type a search word and <ENTER>.
JORJ then searches the database for your word and displays the results
in the various boxes. The small center box is a status indicator where:
*** indicates an exact match was found.
** indicates a phonetic match is displayed.
* indicates a "best guess" is displayed.
? indicates no possible match or guess.
After the display, you may-
.. continue with Look-Up by entering a new word.
.. use a cursor key to BROWSE at other records.
.. use a cursor key to switch to SCAN mode.
.. use the <ESC> key to EXIT the program.
BROWSING
When JORJ searches the database to find a match for your search
word, he collects all possible candidates in a buffer. BROWSING
permits you to review the records in this buffer. <Cursor Left>
moves through the buffer rearward and <Cursor Right> moves forward.
When either browse key is used, the Status indicator will show the
number of records in that buffer. Browsing is only available when
the buffer contains more than one record.
SCAN MODE
The SCAN MODE is a feature which allows you to search the definitions
of the entire database for any word or pharse. Two types of scanning
are provided. IMPLICIT which is entered with the <Cursor Up> key and
EXPLICIT which is entered with the <Cursor Down> key.
IMPLICIT will find all records containing a word whose leading char-
acters match your search word.
EXPLICIT scan is more precise and will find only those records which
have a total match with the search word.
Unlike Look-Up mode, the use of capital letters is significant in the
SCAN mode. For example, a scan on the word "indian" would find
nothing but if the SCAN is done on the word "Indian" a list of Indian
tribes is generated. As you become familiar with the Database, you
will find many occassions for using the SCAN feature. For instance
if you cannot recall the name of a particular country (let's say-
GAMBIA), then because you know the word "country" will be part of the
definition; a SCAN on "country" will produce a listing which will
include Gambia. Further, if you know it to be in Africa then a SCAN
on "Africa" would locate it faster, as the list is smaller. To get a
"feel" of the value of SCANNING, a few sample SCANS on the following
words will demonstrate how it can be useful.
element flower novelist composer Province
EDITING OF INPUT
As you enter a search word, the normal command-line edit keys may be
used. That is, the <BACK-ARROW>,<CNTRL-H>,<DEL> and <ESC> will erase
previous character or entire input string. Two successive <ESC> keys
will, however, EXIT the program.
HOMOGRAPHS AND HOMONYMS
Homographs (spelled the same with different meaning) and homonyms
(words pronounced the same but spelled differently) may, at times,
require the use of the BROWSE feature to find your precise word. In
the case of homographs, JORJ will display the first occurrence of the
word in his dic- tionary and the homograph will follow and be found
with the use of the <Cursor Right> key. In similar fashion, one
would locate a homonym by browsing when the match is found based on a
phonetic search rather than correct spelling. For example, one may
find the word "entrance", the noun for "entry" and would browse to
the next word and find the verb meaning "to enchant or charm".
THE HELP SCREEN
The Help Screen provides a brief review of the program functions and
use of the Cursor keys. It also displays the program Version Nunber.
ERROR MESSAGES
There are two possible ERROR conditions.
1. "** ERROR-\jorj\jorj.dat not found."
Make sure the Database is properly located or the path properly
specified in the command line.
2. "JORJ is already resident. Use <Alt>j"
Attempt was made to make a second copy of JORJ memory-resident.
Following are some sample search requests along with the word found by
JORJ. It is shown here to provide a "feel" for the phonetic capability
of the program.
uker euchre peenukul pinochle
bowkay bouquet numatik pneumatic
ufamism euphemism toemain ptomaine
jimnazeum gymnasium newmonik mnemonic
iel aisle bulyabase bouillabaisse
xtasi ecstasy attashay attache
xselsor excelsior sikietri psychiatry
soriasus psoriasis eksentrik eccentric
fikshunal fictional striknine strychnine
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| A WORD ABOUT UP-DATES AND VERSION NUMBER |
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| As stated above, the HELP Screen will display the |
| Version Number of the program as well as a review |
| of program control keys. |
| |
| The Database is updated regularly and Registration |
| is a ONE-TIME fee. Releases representing a major |
| revision are usually available from normal SHAREWARE |
| channels. Latest revisions are always available from |
| JORJ SOFTWARE. Please use the order form below for |
| Registration and/or the current version of software. |
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| REGISTRATION - ORDER Ver 4.3 |
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| TO: JORJ SOFTWARE Co. DATE:___________ |
| 4354 Fletcher Rd. |
| Manchester MI 48158 |
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| New Registration - Please ship JOSE ------ $ 30.00 [] |
| |
| I obtained it from: ______________________ |
| |
| New Registration - Ship JORJ & JOSE ------ $ 35.00 [] |
| |
| Already registered - |
| Just send latest Version of JORJ & JOSE -- $ 6.00 [] |
| |
| JOSE alone is shipped on 5.25" (360k) diskette. |
| JORJ/JOSE is shipped on 5.25" (360k) diskette |
| unless 3.5" MicroDisk is specified. |
| |
| Please ship on 3.5" (720k) MicroDisk [] |
| |
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